NCAAB · Final

Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Iowa State Cyclones 84-63

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas Jayhawks 84, Iowa State Cyclones 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks beat Iowa State Cyclones 84-63 at Allen Fieldhouse on January 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Iowa State Cyclones were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over the Iowa State Cyclones with a final score of 84-63. This game showcased the Jayhawks' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, improving their home record to 13-5 while the Cyclones fell to 16-2 overall. Kansas has demonstrated resilience, especially considering their recent form, which includes a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, though they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this victory.

The Jayhawks averaged 78.2 points scored and allowed 71.0 points in their recent ten-game stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 83.4 points while allowing 75.4 points, indicating a slight defensive vulnerability that they managed to address in this game against Iowa State. Kansas's recent performances included a notable win against TCU, where they scored 104 points, but they also suffered a loss to West Virginia just four days before facing Iowa State.

On the other hand, the Iowa State Cyclones entered this game riding a ten-game winning streak, boasting an impressive record of 10-0 in their last ten contests. They averaged 86.5 points scored and allowed only 61.6 points during this stretch, reflecting a strong offensive and defensive performance. Their last five games saw them score an average of 82.6 points while giving up 62.2 points. The Cyclones had previously demonstrated their dominance with a commanding victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, winning 83-71.

When comparing home and away records, Kansas has performed well at home with a 6-1 record, while Iowa State has been perfect on the road with a 2-0 record prior to this game. The matchup was particularly intriguing given the teams' previous meetings; Kansas had won one and lost one in their last two encounters. In the 2025 season, Kansas defeated Iowa State 69-52 at home, but lost 57-74 in an away game earlier in the same season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but the absence of key players can often impact team performance in high-stakes games like this one. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Iowa State favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds reflected the Cyclones' strong season, but Kansas's home advantage proved to be a significant factor in the outcome.

As for the conditions during the game, Allen Fieldhouse is known for its vibrant atmosphere, which likely fueled the Jayhawks' performance. Fans played a crucial role in creating an environment that is often considered one of the toughest for visiting teams.

Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a display of skill from the Jayhawks, who took control early and maintained their lead throughout. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Kansas extended their lead with contributions from players like Jamarion Batemon and Elmarko Jackson. The final scoring plays highlighted Kansas's ability to finish strong, with Batemon making a driving layup and Jackson contributing crucial free throws.

Ultimately, the Jayhawks' victory not only showcased their strength at home but also served as a statement against a top-performing Iowa State team. With Kansas's ability to score effectively and manage their defense, they demonstrated why they remain a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ISU -3.5	152.5 o -105 / u -115	Iowa State Cyclones -170 · Kansas Jayhawks +142

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Leaders

PointsTre White19Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsJamari McDowell6Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsTre White10Kansas Jayhawks
PointsJoshua Jefferson12Iowa State Cyclones
AssistsTamin Lipsey5Iowa State Cyclones
ReboundsJoshua Jefferson8Iowa State Cyclones

Recent form

Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak L178.2 scored · 71 allowed per game5-1 at home

L75-86at West Virginia MountaineersJan 10
W104-100vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 7
L75-81at UCF KnightsJan 3
W90-61vs Davidson WildcatsDec 23
W73-49vs Towson TigersDec 17
W77-76at NC State WolfpackDec 13
W80-60vs Missouri TigersDec 7
L56-61vs UConn HuskiesDec 3
W81-76at Tennessee VolunteersNov 27
W71-60vs Syracuse OrangeNov 25

Iowa State Cyclones

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1086.5 scored · 61.6 allowed per game2-0 away

W83-71vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 10
W70-60at Baylor BearsJan 8
W80-59vs West Virginia MountaineersJan 3
W89-61vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 30
W91-60vs Long Beach State BeachDec 21
W78-53vs Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 14
W66-62vs Iowa HawkeyesDec 12
W81-58at Purdue BoilermakersDec 6
W132-68vs Alcorn State BravesDec 4
W95-64vs Syracuse OrangeNov 26

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Iowa State Cyclones	Kansas Jayhawks
Field goals	24-65	31-61
Field goal %	37	51
Three-pointers	9-27	12-24
Three-point %	33	50
Free throws	6-11	10-12
Free throw %	55	83
Rebounds	36	37
Offensive rebounds	17	11
Defensive rebounds	19	26
Assists	11	17
Steals	7	8
Blocks	4	8
Turnovers	12	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	17
Fast-break points	9	3
Points in the paint	30	32
Fouls	13	9
Largest lead	0	26
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-44Blake Buchanan makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half27-44Tamin Lipsey makes driving layup
2nd Half27-47Darryn Peterson makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half29-47Tamin Lipsey makes driving layup
2nd Half29-48Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-49Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-49Nate Heise makes layup
2nd Half33-49Milan Momcilovic makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half33-51Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk (Flory Bidunga assists)
2nd Half36-51Joshua Jefferson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Killyan Toure assists)
2nd Half36-53Darryn Peterson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half39-53Jamarion Batemon makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half42-53Nate Heise makes 24-foot three point jumper (Killyan Toure assists)
2nd Half42-55Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half44-55Nate Heise makes 1-foot dunk (Joshua Jefferson assists)
2nd Half44-58Tre White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
2nd Half44-61Jamari McDowell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half44-63Flory Bidunga makes driving layup
2nd Half44-65Melvin Council Jr. makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-68Darryn Peterson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jamari McDowell assists)
2nd Half47-68Tamin Lipsey makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half47-71Jamari McDowell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half48-71Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half49-71Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half50-71Milan Momcilovic makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half50-73Melvin Council Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half53-73Jamarion Batemon makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tamin Lipsey assists)
2nd Half53-75Jamari McDowell makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half55-75Jamarion Batemon makes layup
2nd Half57-75Tamin Lipsey makes layup (Jamarion Batemon assists)
2nd Half57-77Melvin Council Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half57-78Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-79Tre White makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half57-80Tre White makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half59-80Jamarion Batemon makes layup (Dominick Nelson assists)
2nd Half59-81Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-82Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-82Jamarion Batemon makes driving layup
2nd Half61-84Tre White makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-84Dominykas Pleta makes layup